Why World Cup tickets cost more for the North America tournament

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2026 World Cup ticket prices surged due to increased demand and FIFA's official resale market, making them significantly more expensive than face value. The expanded tournament format with more teams and complex knockout stages contributed to ticket scarcity. FIFA's official resale platform allowed prices to be determined by market demand, leading to substantial markups. Fans faced difficulties securing tickets through lotteries, with many ending up on the resale market at inflated prices, sometimes triple the original cost.


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